•Trump US President Donald Trump yesterday abruptly scrapped a planned 20 percent levy on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz amid clashes with Iran, saying he would instead seek compensation from Gulf allies via trade deals. Trump said Middle Eastern leaders persuaded him to reduce the toll just a day after he announced it — […]
•Gambia-flagged tanker vessel Bili anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas in southern Iran The United States says while it is “not looking for a fight” with Iran over the contentious Strait of Hormuz, it would not shy away from any confrontation. Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said today that any Iranian attack on […]
•Dangote Six vessels carrying about 1.7 million barrels of jet fuel from the Dangote refinery arrived at U.S. ports this month, data from ship-tracking service Kpler showed. Another vessel, Hafnia Andromeda, is set to arrive at the Everglades terminal on March 29 with a load of about 348,000 barrels of jet fuel, the data showed. […]
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has highlighted safety concerns and insecurity along the nation’s waterways as key factors hindering ships from docking in the Niger Delta region. To address this issue, the NSC has called for enhanced security patrols on the waterways, particularly in the Niger Delta, to restore confidence and ensure the s...
Cruise ships are marvels of modern engineering, offering unparalleled luxury and amenities on the high seas. The world’s top 10 biggest cruise ships stand out for their sheer size, innovative design, and extraordinary experiences they provide thousands of passengers. Here’s a look at these colossal vessels, each representing the pinnacle of cr...

